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Transportation Engineer Series

January 20, 2026

Priority Filing Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026 Interviews are currently underway. The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) seeks a proactive, innovative professional with strong technical skills and experience managing complex transportation and infrastructure projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate excels in communication, embraces teamwork, and brings a solutions-oriented mindset to every […]

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RFP 2603: Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Coastal Rail Trail Southern Segments Project

December 3, 2025

Issue Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Closing Date: Tuesday January 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) invites interested parties to submit a for professional engineering services for the Project Approval/Environmental Document phase of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Coastal Rail Trail Southern SegmentsProject. A pre-proposal meeting […]

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Zero Emission Passenger Rail & Trail Project FINAL Project Concept Report Now Available for Viewing!

October 24, 2025

Curious about passenger rail and trail in Santa Cruz County?The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) is pleased to announce the availability of the Final Draft Concept Report for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Project. Over the last several months, the RTC engaged with various advisory committees, agencies and partners, stakeholders […]

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Goats to be Utilized for Vegetation Control on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line

August 7, 2025

The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) will be utilizing goats to control vegetation overgrowth on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line (SCBRL) beginning August 11 on approximately 2 miles of the corridor. Goats will be utilized in four locations to control weeds and potential fire hazards, clear certain drainage ditches to prevent clogging […]

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Don’t Miss the RTC’s UPDATED Summer Engagement Opportunities for the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail Project!

July 8, 2025

The RTC is at a key milestone to provide the public with a first look at key components of the Zero Emission Passenger Rail and Trail (ZEPRT) Draft Project Concept including conceptual rail and trail alignment, ridership projections, station locations and design, operations, and capital and operating cost estimates. This important step will contribute to […]

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Statement by RTC Executive Director Sarah Christensen

February 28, 2025

MISSION: SCCRTC develops and delivers transportation solutions for a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable community. It is an exciting time for improving transportation in our region, with many major regional projects under development that aim to address the mobility needs of our community. Below is an outlook on what’s to come in the following months. Zero […]

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